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Sports briefs – June 10

Four members of the Red Deer Kensei Martial Arts Studio won their fights at the Rumble in the Cage 35 mixed martial arts event in Lethbridge during the weekend.

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Red Deer Rigger Jason Chatwood scores by beating the throw to Red Deer Stag catcher Dan Zinger in Sunburst baseball action at Great Chief park Tuesday.

College has been good to Chatwood

Jason Chatwood is glad to be back with the Red Deer Riggers, but he wouldn’t have minded if it was a bit later in the season.

Red Deer Rigger Jason Chatwood scores by beating the throw to Red Deer Stag catcher Dan Zinger in Sunburst baseball action at Great Chief park Tuesday.
Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol

Magic can’t miss the net in 108-104 win over Lakers

Magic 108 Lakers 104 ORLANDO, Fla. — Missing for two games, Orlando found its Magic touch.

Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol
Toronto Blue Jays' Adam Lind (26) celebrates with John McDonald (6)

Blue Jays cruise to a win over Rangers

Blue Jays 9 Rangers 0 ARLINGTON, Texas — Once the Toronto Blue Jays started scoring runs, the daunting task of facing the Texas offence became a little easier for Brian Tallet.

Toronto Blue Jays' Adam Lind (26) celebrates with John McDonald (6)
Pittsburgh Penguins Brooks Orpik ties up Tomas Holmstrom

Stanley Cup series comes down to single game

Pittsburgh 2 Detroit 1 PITTSBURGH — The Stanley Cup was in the building, but the Pittsburgh Penguins made sure it was put back in its case.

Pittsburgh Penguins Brooks Orpik ties up Tomas Holmstrom
Research In Motion co-CEOs Jim Balsillie

Balsillie could face $100-million relocation fee to move Coyotes to Hamilton

Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie could be facing a US$100-million fee for the right to move the Phoenix Coyotes to Hamilton.

Research In Motion co-CEOs Jim Balsillie
Brent Sutter has resigned as the coach of the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday
Brent Sutter has resigned as the coach of the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday

Rodeo performances can go on in any kind of weather

A true test of cowboy tough is a rodeo in the rain. Add in a little hail, snow, and some freezing temperatures for good measure, and you can soon see who is ready to rise above the circumstances.

A golfer takes a shot along a fairway at the Sundre Golf Course.

Old but nice in Sundre

The Sundre Golf Club was established in 1964, but that’s the only thing that’s old with the picturesque 18-hole layout, which is nestled in the foothills.

A golfer takes a shot along a fairway at the Sundre Golf Course.
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Speed and finish key in hitting the long ball

Golf, a game of the ages which is satisfying and appealing to many different audiences. I have never seen a sport or recreation that is appealing to such a wide variety of people. No matter of your age, gender, athleticism or status within the community, golf simply appeals to all.

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Sports briefs – June 9

The Red Deer North Star Braves scored nine runs in the bottom of the fourth inning en route to a 14-7 win over St. Albert in the peewee AA gold-medal final of the Doc Plotsky baseball tournament in Sherwood Park during the weekend.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24).

Lakers looking to make Magic vanish

Kobe Bryant has changed his look. Gone is the teeth-baring, nose-flaring, eyes-on-the-prize scowl that the Los Angeles Lakers star showed again and again in Game 1 of the NBA finals.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24).
Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus

Lind homers twice in Blue Jays’ 6-3 victory over Rangers

Blue Jays 6 Rangers 3 ARLINGTON, Texas — Adam Lind homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays snapped a nine-game road losing streak, beating the Texas Rangers 6-3 Monday night.

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus
Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby

Crosby, Malkin, Fleury facing a defining moment

PITTSBURGH — This is a defining moment for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby

Hossa on verge of beating former team for Stanley Cup

Marian Hossa finally has his chance to say I told you so to the boo-birds at Mellon Arena.

Nicole Cossey of the Red Deer Catalina Swim Club swam to a first-place finish in the 16 & over A final of the 200 metre freestyle at the 57th annual Freeze or Fry Meet in the Red Deer Recreation Centre’s outdoor pool on Sunday.

Smith leading the Catalinas

There’s no indication yet that Mandi Smith will take over as the full time head coach of the Red Deer Catalina Swim Club, but she has the qualifications, and the desire, to do so.

Nicole Cossey of the Red Deer Catalina Swim Club swam to a first-place finish in the 16 & over A final of the 200 metre freestyle at the 57th annual Freeze or Fry Meet in the Red Deer Recreation Centre’s outdoor pool on Sunday.
Tiger Woods hits came from four shots down to win the Memorial on Sunday in Dublin

Woods wins from 4 shots back

Two holes, two towering shots, two clutch birdies.

Tiger Woods hits came from four shots down to win the Memorial on Sunday in Dublin

McPhee captures double provincial gold

Stephen McPhee of Bentley was a double gold medalist at the provincial high school track and field championships during the weekend.

Carstar braves win Sherwood Park tourney

The Red Deer Carstar Braves turned in an impressive performance in the midget AAA division of the Sherwood Park Doc Polotsky baseball tournament during the weekend.

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Time Out – June 8

Brett Favre recently had arthroscopic surgery on his ailing right shoulder, ESPN reported Sunday night, another indication the three-time NFL MVP is considering coming out of retiremen

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